Mexicans go to the polls box on Sunday in divisive national Referendum initiated by President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on if it was should step down or complete for him six-year term.
While we remember the elections in else countries Tend to political initiative opponentsMexico vote She is a brainchild of Lopez Obrador who It has an approval rating of Almost 60%.
68-year old boss, who It was elected in 2018, his cast vote in In front of me of the press with His wife at a polling station near the Republican Palace.
As promised, he deliberately spoiled his ballot with The phrase “long” live Zapata! in Tribute to a Mexican revolutionary hero.
“Let no one forget that people be in Lopez Obrador said, who vow not to do it vote for Himself remain Impartial but said it is important to be involved.
supporters of referendum – first of of its kind in Mexico – Say It’s A way of Increased democracy accountability, giving voters the opportunity to impeach the president for loss of Confidence.
“Now we have chance To change what is wrong. There were heads who after existence elected by peopleis over up Serving other interests “Penino Gasca 57-year- An ancient mathematician and musician, he told the French news agency (AFP).
But critics See her as expensive Propaganda and unnecessary distraction from many challenges facing country, including drug-related violence, poverty and rising cost of living.
“It’s a futile exercise – money thrown Laura Gonzalez, 62- saidyearRetired teacher.
President López Obrador, a contentious leftist who Governing since December 2018, is the architect of The first A referendum to withdraw the so-called in modern Mexico and critics And his fans alike expect it win Easily.
The vote It has fueled speculation that it may open the door to extending the presidency term border in country where head of The country is allowed to serve only one six-year interval.
Lopez Obrador denies he wants to extend his rule termbut he used the referendum to fire up Many supporters and opponents of who encouraged his Mexican leaders to ignore vote as a promotional exercise for President.
Polls indicate that turnout is likely to be below par of 40% threshold required To make the ballot binding, though, Lopez Obrador said he would respect the result regardless.
